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Wisdom of Ben Sira 7:10-12
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 7:10-12
New Catholic Bible
10 Do not grow tired of praying,
or neglect to give alms.
11 Do not deride anyone whose heart has become embittered,
for there is One who both humbles and exalts.[a]
12 Do not make up lies about your brother,
or do the same to a friend.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 7:11 It is God who humbles and exalts, for he is sovereign in judgment and in redemption (see 1 Sam 2:7; Ps 75:8; Lk 1:32).